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1. What does running network monitor in PMode do?
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
IPSEC
By running the Update Status summary report.

2. Why would you deploy an application compatibility database across multiple computers?
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
The local security logs.
So you can use a system management solution - such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - to deliver the database to multiple computers and then use the SDBInst.exe command-line tool to install the database. The SDBInst command-line
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option

3. What is File Server Resource Manager?
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer

4. Why would a secondary DNS server stop responding to client queries?
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
Only a local administrator
This happens because the zone records expire. This occurs because the secondary zone has not successfully zone transferred before the "Expires After" SOA.
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5. How do you test the ip connectivity on IPV6?
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.
When you plug a ReadyBoost-compatible storage device into your computer - the AutoPlay dialog box offers you the option to speed up your PC using ReadyBoost. If you select this option - you can choose how much memory on the device to use for this pur

6. What does Reliability Monitor display?
Add an AD integrated zone
It will prevent a user from deleting files in a folder. Granting Modify permission to the Creator Owners Group will allow users to delete the files they create but not the files of other users.
Problem history but also application installation history.
Can be configured through a GPO

7. Can Offline migration be performed on Windows 2000?
You can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate and take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs - files - and settings intact.
No
You will be prompted to reconnect online. To disable offline mode - select it from the Tools menu.
By caching reads to remote files over a slow network in the Offline Files (CSC) cache. Subsequent reads to the same file are then satisfied from the client (cache) after verifying the integrity of the cached copy.

8. Can configure a GPO to prevent all removable storage devices?

9. What is User Account Control (UAC)?
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate application settings to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Can be configured through a GPO

10. What port does RDP use?
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
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Create a Custom Rule. By default Predefined Firewall Rules apply to all computers sending network traffic.
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.

11. What does "wbdadmin -startbackup -allcritical" do?
WIndows Update Server
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.
Backups of the full system including all critical volumes (volumes that contain operating system state).

12. What is Aero Peek?
Yes - Removable Storage Access policies within a GPO can be used to restrict user's access to devices like USB drives - CDDVD drives - Floppy Disks - Tape Drives - etc.
Hovering over a taskbar icon shows thumbnail of that program. Hovering over the thumbnail shows a preview of that program in full view. Aero Peek also refers to the "Show desktop" button to the far right of the new taskbar.
Yes
Clear the content being cached

13. What drive is System protection is automatically setup on?
You can add more space to existing primary partitions and logical drives by extending them into adjacent unallocated space on the same disk. To extend a basic volume - it must be raw or formatted with the NTFS file system.
You setup one the DHCP server with the same option settings and non-overlapping scopes. Make sure to duplicate any reservations.
For the drive that Windows is installed on. System protection can only be turned on for drives that are formatted using the NTFS file system.
Run Disk Cleanup and click Clean up system files. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation - type the password or provide confirmation. Click the More Options tab - under System Restore and Shadow Copies - click Clean up. In

14. What is an example of a exceptions to rule?
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
Use the route delete command.

15. What is WPA-EAP?
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.
WPA-Enterprise (radius authentication)

16. What is a WSUS server?
Does not
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
WIndows Update Server
The command used to preform an offline defrag. Example: jetpack DHCP.mdb temp.mdb

17. What do wireless access point need to be configured with to to preform 802.1x authentication?
Cannot be in different domains
Updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. You can use this tool to restore the boot sector on your computer. This tool replaces FixFAT and FixNTFS.
Migrates EFS encrypted files?
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.

18. What does Microsoft Transform files (MST) do?
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
Yes - This involves picking the user certificate of the user you are sharing the file with. If that user does not already have a preinstalled certificate - then have them logon and encrypt a file for the first time and EFS will autogenerate a new cer
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
Use WPA with AES encryption. WPA-Personal requires a preshared key and WPA-Enterprise uses Radius Authentication.

19. What is WinRS?
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
It is a command-line tool which relies on Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to execute remote commands. The basic syntax for WinRS commands is as follows: winrs -r:target command - where target is the name (NetBIOS or FQDN) of the remote computer tha
They are designed to provide concise and impartial information about the content in computer and video games so consumers - especially parents - can make an informed purchase decision. ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rating symbols suggest age app
The Application Identity Service

20. What service has to be started for Applocker to work?
The Application Identity Service
EARLY CHILDHOOD - EVERYONE - EVERYONE 10+ - TEEN - MATURE - ADULTS ONLY - RATING PENDING
Does not
Who can shutdown a computer

21. What does Windows uses the index for?
To another hard disk in the same computer - network or to removable media.
Encapsulating Security payload protocol used for encryption the packets created by the AH.
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
You start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu. You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example - you can install applications via web - from storage devices - or from phy

22. In case the _______________ - DHCP clients can be configured with an alternative static ip address?
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.
Credentials - such as user names and passwords that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials - Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special fol
They relay the status on polices to the Security center for NAP to validate the system to use the network.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address

23. How do you export the DNS zone to a text file?
Use dnscmd /recorddelete
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)

24. How do you repartition your hard disk by using the Shrink feature in Disk Management?
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.
By caching reads to remote files over a slow network in the Offline Files (CSC) cache. Subsequent reads to the same file are then satisfied from the client (cache) after verifying the integrity of the cached copy.
If you are logged in as an administrator you can shrink an existing partition or volume to create unallocated disk space - from which you can create a new partition or volume. You can shrink a volume even on a Basic Disk.
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.

25. What can administrators due with file server resource manager?
Drop both inbound and outbound traffic
They can place quotas on folders/volumes - activity screen files - and generate comprehensive storage reports. This assists in not only monitoring existing resource but helping on future planning.
So you can use a system management solution - such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - to deliver the database to multiple computers and then use the SDBInst.exe command-line tool to install the database. The SDBInst command-line
By an EFS Data Recovery Agent. If the computer is in a workgroup and the user has forgotten their password - the user should recover their own password with a Password Reset Disk in order to retain access to their encrypted files. If the administrato

26. What is WPA-PSK?
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.
Where you go to manage your documents - music - pictures - and other files. You can browse your files the same way you would in a folder - or you can view your files arranged by properties like date - type - and author. In some ways - a library is si
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)

27. What does DISM /Get-Drivers do?
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
A LAN Router only or a LAN to WAN Router
Used to get a list of installed 3rd party drivers

28. Use ocsetup instead of servermanagercmd.exe _________.
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.
By running the Update Status summary report.
It is a command-line tool which relies on Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to execute remote commands. The basic syntax for WinRS commands is as follows: winrs -r:target command - where target is the name (NetBIOS or FQDN) of the remote computer tha
On a core server

29. How do you prevent Forms Based Credentials from being saved?
Delegate permission by configuring the dacl of the zone file.
Distributed Cache mode. In this mode - local Windows 7 clients keep a copy of the content and make it available to other authorized clients that request the same data. This eliminates the need to have a server in the branch office. However - unlike H
Disable AutoComplete in Internet Explorer
Use AD integrated zones so the clients can update to more than one DNS server.

30. The print management console can be configured to _____________.
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
Install and run many Windows XP productivity applications directly from your Windows 7-based PC. It utilizes virtualization technology - such as Windows Virtual PC - to provide a virtual Windows XP Professional SP3 environment for Windows 7 so that o
Send email notifications
A tool for controlling the types of content that your computer can access on the Internet. After you turn on Content Advisor - only rated content that meets or exceeds your criteria can be viewed. You can adjust the settings to suit your preferences.

31. How do you change the ReadyBoost configuration of a flash drive?
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.
Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet to
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.

32. How can you communicate accross the IPV6 accross a IPV4 network?
In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 it enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them seamlessly and more securely to their corporate network any time they have Internet access—without the need to VPN. When your IT department enab
The latest Vista Service Pack
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
ISATAP Routers within an orginization - 6TO4 routers to transverse the internet - and TEREDO to traverse a NAT devise.

33. How do you configure DHCP to ignore clients on a particular subnet?
By unbinding the DHCP protocol from the nic attached to the subnet.
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Issue a recovery agent certificate to a user and then import that certificate into a GPO that applies to the computer where that user will be allowed to recover any EFS encrypted files. EFS Data recovery agents are optional

34. Where should you backup to automate System Image backups and maintain multiple images?
Modify the PE image using DISM by adding the WINPE-Scripting package to BOOT.WIM
Deploy a secondary zone.
A network location.
Yes - Removable Storage Access policies within a GPO can be used to restrict user's access to devices like USB drives - CDDVD drives - Floppy Disks - Tape Drives - etc.

35. How do you statically add a route to a route table?
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
Boot the computer with a WINDOWS PE disk that contains a copy of IMAGEX.
By the RRAS manager or from the command line. For the subnet you can either use the / command or the octet subnet. Example: Route -p add 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.1.1
Run scripts

36. How can Transparent Caching is be enabled?
A network location.
Issue a recovery agent certificate to a user and then import that certificate into a GPO that applies to the computer where that user will be allowed to recover any EFS encrypted files. EFS Data recovery agents are optional
The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool replaces the pkgmgr - PEImg - and IntlConfg tools that are being retired in Windows 7. DISM provides a single centralized tool for performing all of the functions of these three tools in a mor
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.

37. What dows Windows Anytime Upgrade do?
A .WFW file
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.
You can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate and take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs - files - and settings intact.
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.

38. What is Client for Microsoft Networks?
ISATAP - Teredo and 6to4
They are in the first 48 bits /48
BCD boot file creation and repair tool. The bcdboot.exe command-line tool is used to copy critical boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources

39. What does the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor do?
It is submitted to Microsoft for "device signing" to ensure the driver was adequately tested and will not affect the integrity of the operating system. Critical files are digitally signed so that any changes to these may be easily detected. However n
Add an AD integrated zone
It sees if your PC is ready for Windows 7. It scans your hardware - devices - and installed programs for known compatibility issues - gives you guidance on how to resolve potential issues found - and recommends what to do before you upgrade.
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.

40. What do RRAS/NPS policys govern?
By running the Update Status summary report.
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
You need to specify the files on both command lines using the /i option. Unlike previous versions of USMT - the .xml files are not copied to the store. Because ScanState and LoadState need the .xml files to control the migration - you should specify
Adds a file based zone

41. How do you enable rdp on a core server?
The DHCP server will ping an ip address before assigning it.
You will be prompted to reconnect online. To disable offline mode - select it from the Tools menu.
Run slmgr.vbs -ato and then open up 3389 on windows firewall using netsh.
BCD boot file creation and repair tool. The bcdboot.exe command-line tool is used to copy critical boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.

42. Direct Access requires...
Pool Active Directory.
No they are disabled
Computer certificates be installed on client computers
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac

43. What does the MigDocs.xml file do?
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Use WPA with AES encryption. WPA-Personal requires a preshared key and WPA-Enterprise uses Radius Authentication.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome

44. What is Optimize for Consistency polling mode do?
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.

45. What extensions is Firewall rules can be exported and imported?
A .WFW file
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.
Expose a WIM file contents through Windows Explorer. You can run BCDEDIT.EXE against the mounted image to create or modify the image's boot configuration database.
Sett up a priority for the preferred smtp server.

46. What version does Windows XP must have to be able to connect with Remote Desktop to a computer requiring network level authentication?
It can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards. ReadyBoost is designed to help when your PC's memory is running low. Low memory can make your computer sluggish because Windows - which needs a plac
SP3
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can

47. How do you determine if your PC's ip and its default gateway are on the same network?
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information including mouse clicks and keyboard i
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.

48. What is EAP?
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate
Extensive Authentication Protocol used in PPP authentication.
WIndows Update Server

49. If you wanted to encrypt the connection between a client PC and the WSUS server what would you use?
Yes - Removable Storage Access policies within a GPO can be used to restrict user's access to devices like USB drives - CDDVD drives - Floppy Disks - Tape Drives - etc.
You can allow by adding the device vendor's GUID to the allow list in a GPO.
SSL
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.

50. What do NAP clients do?
They relay the status on polices to the Security center for NAP to validate the system to use the network.
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.
It is submitted to Microsoft for "device signing" to ensure the driver was adequately tested and will not affect the integrity of the operating system. Critical files are digitally signed so that any changes to these may be easily detected. However n
It will display driver signing status